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HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GRP I (HLX)

253 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HLX. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — HLX

Based on 251 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HLX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
251 hedge funds hold HLX right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+22 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

141 buying106 selling
Last quarter: 141 funds bought or added vs 106 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HLX position: 55 → 36 → 32 → 54. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 16% new
166 out of 251 hedge funds have held HLX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -23%

Value
-22%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -23%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~54 new funds/quarter

33 → 55 → 36 → 32 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 36 → 32 → 54. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

73% veterans 9% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 253 current holders: 184 (73%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 251 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in HLX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HLX

How many hedge funds hold HLX — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HLX vs. share price

Market Analysis: HLX

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Company Profile: HLX

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

51 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
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1.0
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HLX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 253 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 253 235 7.66%
13F Shares 127M 126M 0.66%
Total Value $785M $1.01B -22.64%
New Positions 55 32 +23
Increased Positions 92 71 +21
Closed Positions 31 43 -12
Reduced Positions 77 104 -27
Total Calls 0 4 -100.0%
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

253 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in HLX. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of HLX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.71% 116,582 $1.2M
2 Guinness Atkinson Asset Management Inc 0.05% 10,556 $104K
3 Guinness Asset Management LTD 0.05% 297,624 $2.9M
4 Worth Asset Management, LLC 0.04% 11,595 $115K
5 EWA, LLC 0.03% 13,561 $134K
6 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.03% 146,102 $1.4M
7 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.02% 96,091 $950K
8 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.02% 45,027 $445K
9 OP Asset Management Ltd 0.02% 132,142 $1.5M
10 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.01% 13,593 $134K
11 Diversified Trust Co 0.01% 69,457 $687K
12 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 60,700
13 Founders Capital Management 0.01% 2,000 $20K
14 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 30,633 $303K
15 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 73,623
16 Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC 0.01% 11,842 $117K
17 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.01% 396,637 $3.9M
18 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 36,447 $360K
19 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 4,205 $42K
20 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 31,301 $310K
21 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 38,269 $378K
22 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.00% 464 $5K
23 Prospera Financial Services Inc 0.00% 15,083 $149K
24 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 117,438 $1K
25 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 3,544 $35K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GRP I (HLX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLX?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HLX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for HLX?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 141 funds bought or added vs 106 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for HLX holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 251 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in HLX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HLX?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 166 out of 251 hedge funds have held HLX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.